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INEC Confirms David Mark-Led Faction as Official Leadership of ADC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, named as the party’s National Secretary. The announcement was made in a notice posted on INEC’s official social media platforms on Wednesday, September 10. According to…

2027: Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Says Peter Obi Approved His Move to ADC

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has disclosed that he received the approval of LP’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, before officially joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Rhodes-Vivour emphasized that Lagos cannot be “pocketed by one man.” When asked if Obi endorsed his…

Kaduna Police Summon El-Rufai, Other ADC Leaders for Questioning

The Kaduna State Police Command has summoned former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, along with several key figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for questioning over alleged criminal offenses. In a letter dated September 4, 2025, the police stated that the individuals are being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public…

Bode George Labels PDP Members Demanding Ticket Zoning to the North as Selfish

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has criticized calls for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to be zoned to the North, describing such demands as “selfish and manipulative.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics on Tuesday, August 26, George praised PDP governors and the National Executive Council (NEC) for…

Northern Youths Oppose PDP’s Decision to Zone 2027 Presidential Ticket to the South

The Joint Action Committee of Northern Youth Associations (JACON) has strongly opposed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing the move as unjust, undemocratic, and a betrayal of the North’s longstanding support for the party. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Tuesday, JACON warned…

Atiku Declares Presidential Ambition for 2027 Election

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has officially announced his intention to run for president in the 2027 general election. Atiku made his position known through his longtime associate and spokesperson during the 2023 elections, Tunde Olusunle, affirming his commitment to leading efforts to rescue Nigeria from what…